This 6.6 acre beach, near the town of Bolinas, provides access to almost two miles of ocean shoreline at low tide. Together with adjacent Duxbury Reef, Agate Beach offers amazing opportunities to explore tide pools filled with marine life, general beach recreation, wildflower viewing, bird watching, and on clear days, incredible views to the Farallon Islands and beyond.

Agate Beach is part of the Duxbury Reef State Marine Reserve, which includes Federal and State jurisdictions and signifies its status as a sensitive and highly protected resource area. Marin County Parks jurisdiction includes the upland area. When visiting Agate Beach, please remember that collection of rocks, shells, and any other marine life is prohibited. Collection of red abalone and fishing from shore for fin fish is allowed in accordance with California Fish and Game Code and with the correct California Department of Fish and Wildlife permit.

Directions:

From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit west to Olema, turn left at Hwy 1/Shoreline Hwy, turn left at Olema Bolinas Rd, turn right at Mesa Rd, turn left at Overlook Rd, and turn right at Elm Rd. A large parking lot is at the end of Elm Rd on the left.